Little Monkey On Bodhi Leaf Tea Pet

This tea pet is crafted using traditional handmade techniques, featuring a chic, lifelike, small, and adorable form. The little monkey rests on a bodhi leaf, as if a baby sleeping peacefully, making the overall design vivid, gentle, and charming.

Made from raw mineral Zisha (Yixing clay), the tea pet is fired to achieve a glossy and elegant color. Zisha clay has natural adsorption properties, and when nourished regularly with tea, the surface will gradually become brighter and more lustrous over time.

Little Monkey On Bodhi Leaf Tea Pet is a traditional Chinese tea craft cherished by tea lovers for adding interest and ritual to tea time. Nourishing a tea pet is similar to caring for a Yixing clay teapot and requires patience and long-term dedication. Tea lovers regularly pour leftover tea liquid over the tea pet and gently brush its surface to help the tea absorb evenly.

The tea pet should be rinsed only with clean water, avoiding soap or dishwashing liquids, to ensure a gradual enhancement of tea fragrance and color. After months or even years of careful maintenance, the tea pet will absorb the tea, becoming glossier in appearance and developing a subtle tea aroma. Appreciating tea is not simply about quenching thirst, but about enjoying the ritual—placing the tea pet on the tea tray and sharing tea liquor with it adds to the pleasure of the experience.

Features:
• Handmade monkey and bodhi leaf design, cute and lifelike
• Traditional craftsmanship with fine details and smooth lines
• Natural Zisha clay that develops gloss and character over time
• Compact size, ideal for tea trays and tea tables

Materials & Contents:
• Made Of: Yixing Clay

Size & Capacity:
• Size: Length 9.1 cm (3.58"), Width 6 cm (2.36"), Height 3.3 cm (1.29")